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YOUR HOSTS: Research Development & Services and Western Research Officers

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Faculty who plan to submit applications to the CIHR 2015 Foundation Scheme Live Pilot competition (Registration deadline: July 27th).

WHAT WILL BE COVERED:

An overview of competition specifics, including Registration and Application stage requirements

“Themes” derived from CIHR reviewer feedback from the 2014 Live Pilot

Application “tips & tricks” drawn from prior reviewers and applicants who participated in the 2014 Live Pilot

Discussion on managing current and future research collaborations ‘strategically’ in light of a)Foundation and Project Scheme eligibility requirements, and b) Individual longer-term research development plans

An outline of Western’s internal plan and process to support applicants with 2015 proposal development